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Internship with The Dime Club

We are seeking a software engineering intern to support development and maintenance of a networking mobile app and the server infrastructure to support it. Depending on skills, experience, and interests, job duties may include iOS/Android UI development, RESTful service development, cloud server infrastructure development and support, or business systems integration.

We have 2 positions for our small team for the spring 2016 semester.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in Objective C, Java, Python, Node.js, or JavaScript

• Proficient in basic CS concepts such as data structures and object-oriented design.

• Comfortable working in a team environment, asking questions, and ability to work independently when necessary

• Good interpersonal skills

• Junior or Senior level Computer Science (or related degree) students

• Ability to commit to minimum 10 hours per week

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. We will provide any necessary documentation the selected candidates require to receive course credit for the internship, as well as letters of recommendation to be used for graduate schools or future employment opportunities.

About The Dime Club

The Dime Club is a mobile app company that has built a digital community of next generation leaders who connect with each other via mobile app. Users of the app are social, tech-savvy young professionals who show ambition and like to be around other like-minded individuals. 

About Powershift Group

Powershift Group is a venture development group that leverages expertise, capital, and networks to found and grow our own companies. The leadership team consists of serial entrepreneurs and business leaders in Austin, Texas that have been doing business around the world since 1998. 

Powershift Group and The Dime Club are Equal Opportunity Employers

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Spring Internship with EcoRise

EcoRise Youth Innovations inspires a new generation of leaders to design a sustainable future for all. Our school based program empowers youth to tackle real-world challenges in their schools and communities by teaching environmental literacy, social innovation and hands-on design skills.

SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING INTERNS

EcoRise teachers, students, and partners are changing our world for the better and their stories need to be shared. EcoRise seeks extremely creative, motivated college students interested in gaining valuable experience in social entrepreneurship, marketing, design, and social media strategy.

STORYTELLING: Use video and photography to create new content featuring EcoRise students, teachers, and partners.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Assist with the creation, documentation, and management of company-wide social media strategy. Maintain editorial calendar, creating and posting daily / weekly content for the targeted social media platforms.

MARKETING: Work with staff and board of directors to promote the EcoRise voice and brand. Update existing marketing information and create internal documents to establish organizational consistency.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
+ Convey compelling messages, both in person and in writing
+ Generate creative ideas that align with brand strategies
+ Familiarity with the business applications of social media platforms, specifically Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Other social media platform experience a plus
+ Understanding of WordPress, HTML, video editing software, and the Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) a plus
+ Demonstrate initiative and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, communicate progress, and collaborate with others
+ Working towards BA/BS degree (Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or other related majors preferred)
+ Available to work 10-15 hours per week, beginning in January through May (full-year internship options available). Interns will receive a stipend and can pursue course credit.

Must be available to work 10-15 hours per week, beginning in January. This is a paid contract position and student applicants can pursue course credit.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a resume and cover letter to info@ecorise.org. No phone calls, please. Be sure to reference the job title in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.

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Internship Opportunities with Home Makers

 

Company:

Home Makers

Location:

Austin, TX

Reports To:

CEO

About the Company:

We are Home Makers, an Austin-based startup company that helps people save time and effort with all of their household chores and upkeep tasks.

Our platform simplifies and expedites the process of booking a variety of home upkeep and convenience services and drives more business to local professionals and establishments.

Position:

Marketing Intern

Description:

We’re seeking an engaged, ambitious learner with a strong work ethic to dive into all things Marketing and Market Research, providing support to and learning directly from the CEO. This is a rare opportunity to apply your creative and problem solving abilities to 1) conduct market research to learn directly about and from potential consumers, and 2) conceptualize, plan, and execute your own guerrilla marketing campaign for a real B2C brand and service.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the necessary tenacity to get things done, including figuring out how to get those things done, regardless of the circumstances.

While the hours may be flexible, a commitment of at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks is desired.

If you have interest in entrepreneurship, (real, unglamorized) startup culture, small business operations, or any form of highly autonomous employment, this is a great opportunity to learn from professionals that have experience with a multitude of facets thereof.

Responsibilities

  • Design Instrument or Method for Soliciting Consumer Input and Conducting Market Research
  • Developing and Managing a Guerrilla Marketing Campaign – both to promote conversion and to

    perpetually learn about and from consumers

  • Design and Production of Marketing Resources and Collateral for the Marketing Campaign
  • Execution of the Marketing Campaign
  • Meeting Attendance (including active participation)
  • Wearing of Various Hats as Fitted by the CEO
  • Completion of additional, meaningful Independent Project(s) and/or Independent Research as Proposed

    by the Intern and Approved By the CEO

Required Qualifications:

  • Resolute Initiative and Hustle
  • Can-Do Disposition
  • Genuine Interest in Learning and Application of Learning

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Holding or Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Marketing or Any Relevant Field

• Excellent Organization, Communication, and Computer Skills (MS Office, Gmail, etc.)

Compensation:

This internship is unpaid and is intended as a hands-on educational opportunity. This internship will enable the successful candidate to obtain valuable, specialized learning and work experience in a broad range of disciplines within Marketing.

The internship may satisfy requirements for earning college credit dependent upon the specific college’s requirements and determined on a case-by-case basis.

The internship may result in a strong employment reference and recommendation and/or job offer, though neither is in any way guaranteed.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume to hr@tryhomemakers.com along with a letter of interest, including specific reasons you are interested in the opportunity.

Position:

Operations Intern

Description:

We’re seeking an engaged, ambitious learner with a strong work ethic to dive into all things Operations and Administration, providing support to and learning directly from the CEO. This is a rare opportunity for involvement with a broad breadth of roles, duties, and domains in an early startup environment.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the necessary tenacity to get things done, including figuring out how to get those things done, regardless of the circumstances.

While the hours may be flexible, a commitment of at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks is desired.

If you have interest in entrepreneurship, (real, unglamorized) startup culture, small business operations, or any form of highly autonomous employment, this is a great opportunity to learn from professionals that have experience with a multitude of facets thereof.

Responsibilities

• Operations and Logistics
  • Business Development and Account Management
  • Marketing Execution
  • Meeting Attendance (including active participation)
  • Wearing of Various Hats as Fitted by the CEO
  • Completion of additional, meaningful Independent Project(s) and/or Independent Research as Proposed

    by the Intern and Approved By the CEO

Required Qualifications:

  • Resolute Initiative and Hustle
  • Can-Do Disposition
  • Genuine Interest in Learning and Application of Learning

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Holding or Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Any Relevant Field

• Excellent Organization, Communication, and Computer Skills (MS Office, Gmail, etc.)

Compensation:

This internship is unpaid and is intended as a hands-on educational opportunity. This internship will enable the successful candidate to obtain valuable, specialized learning and work experience in a broad range of disciplines within Operations and Administration.

The internship may satisfy requirements for earning college credit dependent upon the specific college’s requirements and determined on a case-by-case basis.

The internship may result in a strong employment reference and recommendation and/or job offer, though neither is in any way guaranteed.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume to hr@tryhomemakers.com along with a letter of interest, including specific reasons you are interested in the opportunity.

Position:

Design Intern

Description:

We’re seeking an engaged, ambitious learner with a strong work ethic to dive into all things design, providing support to and learning directly from the CTO. This is a rare opportunity to explore your interest in visual/graphic, UX, and/or UI design and to work on a real, consumer-facing product.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the necessary tenacity to get things done, including figuring out how to get those things done, regardless of the circumstances.

While the hours may be flexible, a commitment of at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks is desired.

If you have interest in entrepreneurship, (real, unglamorized) startup culture, small business operations, or any form of highly autonomous employment, this is a great opportunity to learn from professionals that have experience with a multitude of facets thereof.

Responsibilities
• Art Direction

  • Concept Development
  • Design Execution (Graphic and Web)
  • Meeting Attendance (including active participation)
  • Wearing of Various Hats as Fitted by the CEO
  • Completion of additional, meaningful Independent Project(s) and/or Independent Research as Proposed

    by the Intern and Approved By the CEO

Required Qualifications:

  • Resolute Initiative and Hustle
  • Can-Do Disposition
  • Genuine Interest in Learning and Application of Learning

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Holding or Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Any Design Related Field

• Excellent Organization, Communication, and Computer Skills (MS Office, Gmail, etc.)

Compensation:

This internship is unpaid and is intended as a hands-on educational opportunity. This internship will enable the successful candidate to obtain valuable, specialized learning and work experience in a broad range of disciplines within Design.

The internship may satisfy requirements for earning college credit dependent upon the specific college’s requirements and determined on a case-by-case basis.

The internship may result in a strong employment reference and recommendation and/or job offer, though neither is in any way guaranteed.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume to hr@tryhomemakers.com along with a letter of interest, including specific reasons you are interested in the opportunity.

Thanks! We look forward to hearing from you!